Republican Kevin Nicholson has dropped out of the race for Wisconsin governor. The business consultant and former U.S. Marine said that over the past week it's become clear the only path forward for his campaign is attacking the other Republican candidates and running a very negative campaign. Nicholson said that was something he wanted to avoid. pic.twitter.com/bZo5hKquW2 — Kevin Nicholson (@KevinMNicholson) July 5, 2022 Nicholson's decision leaves former Lieutenant Governor Rebecca … [Read More...]
Evers condemns SCOWIS ruling allowing Walker appointee to remain on Natural Resources Board
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that a conservative member of the Natural Resources Board doesn’t have to relinquish his seat, even though his term expired last year. Fred Prehn was appointed to the board by former Republican governor Scott Walker. His term ended in May of last year. But in 4-to-3 decision, the justices upheld a Dane County judge’s ruling that Prehn, a Wausau dentist, may keep serving until a successor is confirmed by the state Senate. Attorney General Josh Kaul had … [Read More...]
Pro-life groups condemn Kahl lawsuit to overturn 1849 abortion ban
Attorney General Josh Kaul has filed a lawsuit, seeking to overturn Wisconsin's 1849 law criminalizing abortion. In Milwaukee on Tuesday, the Democratic AG said Wisconsinites need clarity on how the law applies now. “The truth of the matter is, the legislature has left us without that, and with conflicting laws in place. So we're going to do as much as we can to provide clarity but, we've been left in a difficult spot. It's why it's so important that Republican legislators come into session … [Read More...]
Wisconsin politicians react as SCOTUS overturns Roe v. Wade
Republican and Democratic Wisconsin politicians are reacting, to Friday's action by the the U.S. Supreme Court, overturning Roe v. Wade. "This is an absolutely disastrous and unconscionable decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, the consequences of which I hoped to never see again in my lifetime," Governor Tony Evers said in a statement. "I know many across our state and nation are scared—worried about their own health and about the health and safety of their family members, friends, and … [Read More...]
Republicans gavel in and out of special session to overturn Wisconsin’s abortion law
Abortion advocates rallied in the Wisconsin Capitol rotunda Wednesday, as Republicans failed to act on a special legislative session called by Governor Tony Evers, to repeal Wisconsin's 1849 law criminalizing abortion. Republicans today defied the people of this state and rejected my special session to repeal Wisconsin’s criminal abortion ban and ensure reproductive rights in Wisconsin are protected if #SCOTUS overturns #Roe. Read my full statement ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/WcLrHO1N2v — Governor … [Read More...]
Politics & Government
Nicholson drops out of race for Wisconsin governor
Republican Kevin Nicholson has dropped out of the race for Wisconsin governor. The business consultant and former U.S. Marine said that over the past week it’s become clear the only path forward for his campaign is attacking the other Republican candidates and running a very negative campaign. Nicholson said that was something he wanted to […]
Crime & Courts
Gableman invokes 5th amendment, elections probe found in contempt in open records case
A Dane County Judge has found the partisan elections probe into the 2020 election in contempt for failure to turn over documents in an open records case. Former state Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman, who leads the Office of Special Counsel, refused to answer questions on Friday after being called as a witness after comments […]
Titletown Report
Packers releasing TE Jace Sternberger
According to reports, the Green Bay Packers, fresh off their 35-17 win over the Detroit Lions on Monday night, are releasing 2019 third-round draft pick Jace Sternberger. Sternberger’s two-game suspension ended following the Packers win over the Lions on Monday night and they had until 3 p.m. Tursday afternoon to either add him to the […]